Man United ends Carrick era, Pochettino in crosshairs after season

At Old Trafford, the heart of the Red Devils, Dan recalled the previous season, in which the 45‑year‑old former midfield star Michael Carrick was celebrated as a saviour because he led Manchester United back into the Champions League and received a contract until 2028 for it.

Since his promotion from interim to permanent coach, nothing has worked at Man United. During the November international break, the club bosses decided to make another managerial change.

“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult realization that a change is necessary to achieve our goals,” the statement reads. “Michael is and remains a legend of Manchester United. Just as in his time as a player, he has distinguished himself throughout his entire tenure at the club with the highest dedication and professionalism.” “His leadership qualities and successes in the past season will always remain in good memory for us,” it further emphasizes.

Manchester United speed up Pochettino hunt after Carrick’s exit

In the last Premier‑League match against Aston Villa, Carrick scored the 4‑4 draw in stoppage time after United came back from 2‑4. With that, Manchester United slipped with one point to the third‑last place in the table and, for the first time in ten matchdays, found themselves in the relegation zone – a situation that has not occurred for forty years.

Pochettino as new managerial favourite

The US national coach Mauricio Pochettino, 54, is considered, according to consistent reports, the top favourite to succeed at the Red Devils. According to Sky, a verbal agreement has already been reached with the Argentine at one hundred percent certainty.

Pochettino has a contract with the US association until 2030, which includes a release clause of ten million US dollars that is unlikely to hinder United. Approximately two million US dollars would be added for his coaching staff. Thus, Manchester United would have to raise a transfer fee of just under eleven million euros for the new boss and his staff.